Senior IT Security Engineer — Fortify Networks & Data

RHB Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RHB Bank is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to operate, maintain, and advance its data security systems across the bank’s IT assets. You will work with internal teams and vendors to ensure secure, compliant, and resilient network security services.

The role requires hands-on experience with firewall, IPS, WAF, NAC, and proxy technologies, plus a proven ability to drive security initiatives and audits in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of information security experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in network security domain.
• Experience in developing information security policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate, run, and maintain data security systems and solutions, including Firewall, IPS, WAF, NAC, Proxy & Cloudflare.
• Continuously engineer and enhance network security solutions in line with emerging threats and security risks.
• Ensure availability, uptime, and service delivery of data security solutions in accordance with SLA requirements.
• Ensure network security solutions are implemented across all in-scope IT assets and perform ongoing verification to confirm coverage.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance and improve data security solutions.
• Manage solution upgrades, patching, and technology refresh activities in line with RHB Group obsolescence, resilience, and patch management frameworks.
• Maintain close working relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and principals to deliver high-quality security services.
• Initiate, plan, and execute data security-related projects, including RFI/RFP preparation, technical evaluations, proof of concept (POC), project delivery, and closure.
• Collaborate with internal and external IT security audits and ensure audit findings are addressed within agreed timelines.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date operating manuals and documentation for data security solutions.

Skills

Network security

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Firewall

IPS

WAF

NAC

Proxy

Cloudflare

Job description

RHB Bank is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to operate, maintain, and advance its data security systems across the bank’s IT assets. You will work with internal teams and vendors to ensure secure, compliant, and resilient network security services.

The role requires hands-on experience with firewall, IPS, WAF, NAC, and proxy technologies, plus a proven ability to drive security initiatives and audits in a dynamic environment.